How does the role of vegetation in the adult diet differ between the Chinese Water Dragon and the Australian Water Dragon?
Vegetation is necessary for adult CWDs (greens emphasized), but is a minor component for adult AWDs.
There is a distinct difference in the dietary emphasis on vegetation between the two species upon reaching adulthood. For the Chinese Water Dragon, the inclusion of vegetable matter becomes necessary, with a specific emphasis placed on offering leafy greens like turnip or collard greens. Conversely, while Australian Water Dragons might consume flowers or fruit in their native environment, vegetation is explicitly noted as being only a minor, secondary component of the adult diet. Adult Australian Water Dragon keepers should prioritize a broad spectrum of animal protein sources, unlike their Chinese counterparts who require more proactive integration of leafy vegetables.
